Yan’an City (China) Seeks to Establish “Sister-City” Ties with Vietnamese Localities
This was the key message conveyed by Zhang Qiang, Member of the Standing Committee of the Yan’an Municipal Party Committee and Head of the United Front Work Department of the Yan’an Municipal Party Committee (China), during a working session with President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations Phan Anh Son, on March 26 in Hanoi.
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At the meeting, Zhang Qiang provided an overview of Yan'an, emphasizing that it is regarded as the “revolutionary cradle” of China, where the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China was headquartered for 13 years (1935-1948). Located in northern Shaanxi, Yan’an is a site of significant historical and cultural value in China.
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| President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations Phan Anh Son (right) receives Zhang Qiang, Head of the United Front Work Department of the Yan’an Municipal Party Committee (left). (Photo: Dinh Hoa) |
He noted that Yan’an City wishes to establish “sister-city” relationships with Vietnamese localities to lay the foundation for long-term, multi-sectoral cooperation.
For his part, President Phan Anh Son introduced the functions, responsibilities, and partners of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations.
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| Delegates pose for a commemorative photo. (Photo: Dinh Hoa) |
He affirmed that the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations will actively play its role as a bridge to promote cooperation between Yan’an City and provinces and cities across Vietnam. At the same time, it stands ready to support business delegations from Yan’an in conducting market surveys and directly connecting with potential partners in Vietnam.
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